Everyone between the ages of 16 and 65 with a good level of fitness, health, and a bit of perseverance should be able to complete this trail. Be aware that it's a challenging trail, in an environment you’ve (most likely) never encountered before. There’s no real path, so you’ll mainly be walking over rocks and uneven terrain. So make sure you are sufficiently trained to start the trail.

During your time on the trail, you will encounter no sanitary facilities. You can freshen up at the end of the day with the water brought by the jeeps. This will also be your drinking water, so don't expect a shower.

We follow a Leave No Trace policy, which means we want to keep nature as untouched as possible. Therefore, we ask everyone to bring small bags for toilet paper.

It is not allowed to bring a drone to Jordan. It will be confiscated upon arrival at the airport in Amman, so please leave your drone at home.

You can drop off your large backpack each morning with the jeeps (backpacks of a maximum of 60 to 80 liters), and they will take it directly to the next sleeping spot. However, it's very important that you bring a sufficiently large daypack to carry the water, food, and supplies you'll need during the day. We recommend a daypack of about 30 to 40L for this.

You will receive a detailed packing list well in advance, outlining all the necessary items.

The basics include good hiking shoes that protect the ankles (category A-B/B), a backpack/duffle bag (about 65 – 80 liters), a daypack (about 30-40 liters), sturdy camping gear, and protective (rain) clothing.

• Bring good hiking shoes (minimum A/B) that you feel comfortable enough in for a long trek. The terrain can be quite rough at times, and these can quickly wear down the soft sole of sports shoes or other unsuitable footwear.
• Make sure to bring protective rain gear and a warm clothing item. It can get quite chilly in the evenings. It doesn't rain often, but when it does, it can be a heavy downpour.
• Depending on the person, you'll need 3 to 4 liters of water per hike. So make sure you can carry this; a camelbak is ideal for this purpose.
• Your own tent: If you choose to bring your own tent, you'll also need to bring your own mat and sleeping bag (minimum 2-season).
• Jordan Trail camping gear: If you opt for the Jordan Trail camping gear option, you will receive your tent, mat, and sleeping bag at the start of the route.

Visa

If you book your flights with The Jordan Trail, the visa is included in the price of your flight.

If you book your own flights, we recommend purchasing a Jordan Pass (approximately €99), which combines your visa with access to Petra. The Jordan Pass can only be purchased online in advance, it’s important that you choose the option with 2 days in Petra. You can buy the Jordan Pass here. If you purchase the visa separately, it costs about €55 and you can buy it upon arrival at Amman airport.

International Passport

To travel to Jordan, you need to have an international passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Jordan!

It's very important to stay hydrated in the heat of Jordan, especially while hiking. Every evening and morning, you'll be able to refill your water supply, so make sure to bring a camelbag/water bottles for a total of about 4 liters! This way, you'll normally get through the day without any problems.

Note: Tap water is not safe to drink in Jordan.

There are no arrows or trail markers on the trail itself. It's very important to listen to the guides and keep a close eye on the route. You should always follow the guides while hiking.

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